Groups

Grouping enables you to combine elements as a unit. Groups can contain elements and other groups.

Groups are shown in the Elements List with a default name, such as Group1. They are shown as a branch in the element hierarchy.

For example, you can create a series of elements that model a valve in your facility. When the valve has all the properties and animations you want, you can group the elements together.

You can then work with the elements as one set of elements or, by selecting the elements in the Elements List, you can work with the individual elements in the group without having to break the group. This is called inline editing.

Another advantage of inline editing is that you can easily select an individual element graphically without having to know its element name.